Energy absorbing apparatus



The claimed energy absorbing apparatus is used to safeguard structures from external disruptive forces, and may be utilized to protect structures, for example a bridge, by lessening motion transferred to the structures from sources such as earthquakes, strong winds, or explosive blasts.

FIG. 1 is a front plan, fully assembled view of an energy absorbing apparatus showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a exploded front perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a fully assembled perspective view thereof.

In the drawings, the broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design. 

The ornamental design for an energy absorbing apparatus, as shown and described. 